Loving your dog does not mean you are willing to let him go hog wild on your possessions. As far as your dog is concerned, everything is a potential toy until he is told otherwise. The following paragraphs are full of dog training advice you can use to teach your dog many things, including cutting back on uninvited chewing.
Make sure you establish feeding routines and times for your dog. Your dog will begin to recognize there is a routine if you regularly remove the food bowl 10 or 15 minutes after you put it down. Remove the bowl when he is done eating.
In an effort to alleviate your puppy’s teething pain, give him plenty of chew toys. You also need to try to have other items he might chew on out of his reach. Offer your puppy a variety of acceptable items to chew on. If the puppy is suffering any pain from teething, freeze a wet washcloth for him or her to chew on.
Consistency is very important when you are crate training your puppy. When you let the puppy out of his crate you must immediately and unfailingly allow him the opportunity to relieve himself. Eventually, your dog will wait until you let him out of his crate to relive himself.
Do not tie a couple of dogs closely together. If there chains become entangled with one another it could lead to an injury. If dogs get tangled up too severely, one can get wrapped up so badly it could close off the airway, and he could die.
Finally, your dog needs to learn to stop chewing on your stuff. This saves money, frustration, and perhaps even your dog’s life. Follow the tips provided in this article and you should be able to effectively train your dog to stop unnecessary chewing.